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Dr. Imran Asif πŸ‘‹

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πŸš€ About Me

"Tech virtuoso with a knack for both sides of the digital coin - blending artful design with powerful functionality to revolutionize the online realm."

I am a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Oxford and a Full Stack Developer with 11+ years of professional experience. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Heriot-Watt University, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical software solutions.

🎯 What I Do

  • πŸ”¬ Research: Leading FAIR Epigraphy initiatives at Oxford University
  • πŸ’» Development: Building scalable web applications, mobile apps, and desktop software
  • 🌐 Freelancing: Top-rated developer on Fiverr and Upwork
  • πŸ“š Teaching: Lab tutor and project supervisor at Heriot-Watt University
  • πŸ—οΈ Architecture: Designing robust backend infrastructure and seamless user experiences

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

πŸ›οΈ University of Oxford | Senior Research Software Engineer (Semantic Web Technologies & FAIR Epigraphy)

2022 - Present | Oxford, UK

  • Leading semantic web solutions for archaeological and epigraphic data
  • Implementing FAIR data principles for cultural heritage preservation
  • Developing knowledge graphs for interdisciplinary research collaboration

πŸŽ“ Heriot-Watt University | Ph.D. Researcher & Lab Tutor

2019 - 2023 | Edinburgh, UK

  • Completed Ph.D. in Computer Science with James Watt Scholarship
  • Research focus: Semantically enabled scholarly publications
  • Teaching assistant for multiple computer science courses

πŸš€ SlamLogic | Project Manager

2014 - 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Led development teams building diverse products (Real Estate, Medical Lab Systems, Logistics)
  • Applied agile methodologies and lean management principles
  • Managed complex software engineering projects and resolved technical challenges

πŸ’» FAST-NUCES | Software Engineer

2012 - 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Developed enterprise applications (Fee Management, Employee Management, Timetable Systems)
  • Provided technical support and solutions for academic management systems
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on critical university infrastructure

πŸ”§ Delta Soft | Software Developer

2009 - 2011 | Pakistan

  • Built innovative applications using OCR, Full-Text Search, and Elastic Search
  • Expertise in Apache Lucene for advanced search capabilities
  • Document generation solutions (PDF, PowerPoint, MS Word formats)

🌟 Freelance Full Stack Developer | 2014 - Present

  • 11+ years of development experience across multiple platforms
  • Top-rated developer on Fiverr and Upwork
  • Delivered 100+ successful projects including websites, mobile apps, and desktop software
  • Specialized in rapid prototyping and agile development methodologies

πŸ› οΈ Technical Arsenal

Programming Languages

C# Python JavaScript PHP Java VB.NET

Frontend Technologies

React React Native Angular Vue.js jQuery HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap

Backend Technologies

.NET Core ASP.NET Node.js Express.js

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server MySQL MongoDB Oracle SQLite PostgreSQL

Semantic Web & Research Technologies

RDF SPARQL Apache Jena Jupyter

Cloud & DevOps

Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Docker Git


πŸŽ“ Education & Achievements

πŸ† Ph.D. in Computer Science | Heriot-Watt University

2018 - 2021 | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

  • James Watt Scholarship recipient
  • Thesis: Semantically Enabled Scholarly Publications
  • Research areas: Nanopublications, Research Objects, Scholarly HTML

πŸŽ“ M.Phil in Computer Science | Quaid-i-Azam University

2011 - 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

  • CGPA: 3.80/4.0 (78.5%)
  • Merit scholarship recipient

πŸŽ“ BS in Computer Science | PMAS Arid Agricultural University

2006 - 2010 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

  • CGPA: 3.80/4.0 (82.4%)
  • Semester-wise merit scholarship recipient

πŸ“Š Specializations & Services

🌐 Web Development

  • Full Stack Applications
  • E-commerce Solutions
  • RESTful APIs Development
  • Progressive Web Apps
  • Shopify Store Setup

πŸ“± Mobile Development

  • React Native Apps
  • Cross-platform Solutions
  • Mobile UI/UX Design
  • App Store Deployment

πŸ—οΈ Enterprise Solutions

  • Desktop Applications
  • Database Design & Management
  • System Integration
  • Legacy System Modernization
  • Performance Optimization

πŸ” Data Solutions

  • Web/Data Scraping
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Search Engine Development
  • OCR & Document Processing

πŸ“ˆ GitHub Analytics

GitHub Streak

🌟 Featured Projects

🏒 Enterprise Management Suite

Complete business management solution with modules for HR, Finance, and Operations.

  • Tech Stack: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, Angular
  • Features: Multi-tenant architecture, real-time dashboards, automated reporting

πŸ₯ Medical Lab Management System

Comprehensive laboratory information management system for healthcare facilities.

  • Tech Stack: .NET Framework, WPF, MySQL, Crystal Reports
  • Features: Patient management, test automation, inventory tracking

🏠 Real Estate Portal

Full-featured property management and listing platform.

  • Tech Stack: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Vue.js, Bootstrap
  • Features: Property search, virtual tours, CRM integration

πŸ“š Semantic Publishing Framework

Research tool for creating semantically enriched scholarly publications.

  • Tech Stack: Python, RDF, Apache Jena, Jupyter Notebooks
  • Features: Nanopublication creation, FAIR data compliance, automated validation

πŸ›’ E-commerce Solutions

Custom online stores with payment integration and inventory management.

  • Tech Stack: React, Node.js, MongoDB, Stripe API
  • Features: Shopping cart, payment processing, admin dashboard

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Teaching & Supervision Experience

Heriot-Watt University | Lab Tutor & Teaching Assistant

2018 - 2023

  • Multiple computer science courses in Mathematics and Computer Science department
  • Student project supervision and mentoring

NUML University | Programming Instructor

2014 - 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Taught advanced programming courses
  • Curriculum development and student assessment

University Project Supervision

2012 - 2014

  • 15+ final year projects supervised across multiple universities
  • Specializations: Semantic Web, Web Development, Data Mining, Google Maps Integration
  • Universities: Quaid-i-Azam University, FAST-NUCES

πŸ… Professional Memberships

Sha'oor The Society | Founding Member

2005 - Present

  • Non-profit organization supporting disaster relief in Pakistan
  • Community service and humanitarian aid coordination
  • Leadership in crisis management and resource mobilization

πŸ“« Let's Build Something Amazing Together!

I'm passionate about creating innovative solutions that make a real impact. Whether you need a cutting-edge web application, mobile app, or research collaboration, I'm here to turn your vision into reality.

🌐 Available for:

Full Stack Development β€’ Mobile App Development β€’ Web Scraping β€’ API Development β€’ Research Collaboration β€’ Consulting

πŸ“§ sheikhimranasif@gmail.com | πŸ“± +44-7466-965437


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